Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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